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8th Grade Registration and Graduation Requirements for 2018

Learn about the graduation requirements for standard and advanced studies diplomas, explore high school programs, and complete online registration for 8th graders. Get all the information you need in the Program of Studies, available on the school website.

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8th Grade Registration and Graduation Requirements for 2018

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  1. 8th GRADEREGISTRATION 2018

  2. Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma • 4 English credits • 3 Math credits • 3 Science credits • 3 Social Studies • 2 Health/PE credits • 2 Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Education credits • 1 Personal Finance credit • 4 Electives • 22 Total Credits • 5 Verified Credits (passed SOLs) 2 English 1 Social Studies 1 Math 1 Science • 1 CTE Credential

  3. Graduation RequirementsAdvanced Studies Diploma • 4 English credits • 4 Math credits • 4 Sciences credits • 4 Social Studies credits • 3 Foreign Language credits • 2 Health/PE credits • 2 Fine Arts or Career & Tech Course credits • 1 Personal Finance credit • 2 Electives • 26 Total Credits • 5 Verified Credits (passed SOLs) 2 English 1 Social Studies 1 Math 1 Science Must pass 1 AP or Honors course *OR* Earn a CTE Credential

  4. Today • Review Registration worksheet & Online Registration Process • Highlight High School Programs • Answer Any Questions

  5. Program of Studies • Go to www.patrick.k12.va.us • Choose Patrick County High School from the “Select A School” drop down menu at the top left hand corner • Choose “Directory” from top menu then “Guidance” then “2018-2019 Program of Studies” from the drop down menus • Download the pdf • Program of Studies contains detailed course descriptions and lists all graduation requirements

  6. Online Registration • Log in to the PowerSchool Student Portal (patrick.powerschool.com). Emails with students’ usernames and passwords will be sent out the day of their registration meeting at the high school. • Choose “Class Registration” from the Navigation menu on the left side

  7. RequiredClasses • On the registration website, you will see some courses are already chosen for you. Certain courses must be taken by all 8th grade students. The required courses combined with elective courses will make up your 8 total classes (4 in the fall, 4 in the spring).

  8. Required Courses • Physical Science • Computer Applications** • Health/PE 8 **High School Credit Course

  9. English 8 • English 8 Year – one block per day, both semesters – all year • English 8 – one block per day, one semester only • English 8 (Advanced) – one block per day, one semester only TEACHER RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED

  10. Mathematics • Math 8 Year – one block per day, both semesters – all year • Algebra I – Parts** (2 courses – Algebra Readiness and Algebra I Part 2);one block per day, each semester – all year • Algebra I** - one block per day, one semester; advanced students only TEACHER RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED **High School Credit Course

  11. ELECTIVES

  12. Social Studies • World History & Geography to 1500 (World History I)** **High School Credit Course

  13. Fine Arts • Beginning Band Year • Marching Band 8**/Beginning Band • Beginning Chorus 8 • Art I** • Theatre Arts Exploration (Drama I)** **High School Credit Course BAND DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION needed for Marching Band 8**/Beginning Band courses.

  14. Foreign Language • Spanish I** **High School Credit Course

  15. Career & Technical Ed. Courses • Introduction to Plant Systems • Introduction to Animal Systems • Principles of Business & Marketing • Independent Living • Construction Technology • Technology Foundations **All 8th grade CTE electives are high school credited courses

  16. Future Career & Technical Ed. Programs • Agriculture • Horticulture • Building Trades • Auto Mechanics • Health Occupations • Cosmetology • JROTC • Business & Marketing • Culinary Arts

  17. D-Squared Dual Degree Program 2 Partnership Between Patrick County High School and Patrick Henry Community College

  18. 2 Purpose • Provide enrichment opportunities to academically talented students who are ready for the challenge of college coursework • Associate Degree in General Studies by the end of students’ senior year in high school • FREE OF CHARGE! Tuition-free college coursework • Must have 15 students in order to offer the program • Must have completed Spanish III and Trig by the end of the 10th grade year

  19. Sports • 8th Grade students can qualify to play on the Middle School or JV teams. • Fall Sports – Football, Volleyball, Golf, Cross Country • Winter Sports – Girls/Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Indoor Track • Spring Sports – Baseball, Softball, Girls/Boys Tennis, Girls/Boys Soccer, Outdoor Track

  20. Sports • Student-Athletes must: • pass 3 out of 4 subjects each semester • have a VHSL physical dated after May 1st of each year • Activity buses run after school to transport student-athletes to drop-off points and selected elementary schools throughout the county after practices • The bus leaves PCHS at 6:30pm • Athletic physicals will be in Mid-May from 3:45-6:00 in the PCHS Gym, cost is $10. 

  21. School Website • Division page – www.patrick.k12.va.us • Parent Portal link - grades, attendance, student accounts, and more • Choose Patrick County High School from drop down menu at top right • Links to: • School Messenger - school activities, closings, etc. • Daily Announcements • School Calendar

  22. Important Point! • Put time and effort into your class work! • Grades • Attendance

  23. Remember • Students will complete the worksheet and use it as a guide to register for upcoming 8th grade classes online thru the PowerSchool portal • Math and English placement will be determined by grades, SOL scores, teacher recommendations and MAP scores. • Think about the future when selecting classes!

  24. SAMPLE SCHEDULES Year-Long English 8 and Year-Long Math 8: Fall: Block 1 – Math 8 Block 2 – English 8 Block 3 – Physical Sci Block 4 – Health/PE 8 Spring: Block 1 – Math 8 Block 2 – English 8 Block 3 – Computer App. Block 4 – Elective

  25. SAMPLE SCHEDULES Algebra Readiness, Algebra I Part 2, and English 8: Fall: Block 1 – Algebra Readiness Block 2 – English 8 Block 3 – Physical Sci Block 4 – Elective Spring: Block 1 – Health/PE 8 Block 2 – Algebra I Part 2 Block 3 – Computer App. Block 4 – Elective

  26. SAMPLE SCHEDULES Advanced English 8 and Algebra I (one semester): Fall: Block 1 – Algebra I Block 2 – Physical Sci Block 3 –Elective Block 4 – Elective Spring: Block 1 – Health/PE 8 Block 2 – English 8 Adv Block 3 – Computer App Block 4 – Elective *Potentially 5 high school credits at the end of the 8th grade *If interested in participating in the D-Squared program in 11th grade, 8th grade electives should include World History I and Spanish I

  27. THANK YOU YOU’VE BEEN A GREAT AUDIENCE!

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